Het Granaatappelhuis

A sixteen‑year‑old boy stands on the brink of a crown, his life a tapestry of stark contrasts. Raised among humble shepherds, he has spent his childhood chasing goats and playing a simple flute, unaware that his true lineage ties him to a royal throne. When the dying king, tormented by guilt, names him heir, the boy is thrust into the glittering halls of the palace, a world of silk, jewels, and endless ceremony.

As the night before his coronation unfolds, he wanders the opulent chambers, feeling both awe and alienation. The grandeur of golden lions and crimson staircases beckons, yet his heart longs for the freedom of the forest. Guided by curious courtiers and his own restless spirit, he begins to sense the weight of power and the delicate balance between his wild past and the expectations of a kingdom that now looks to him for rule.